In many ways, it’s the kitchen that makes the house. There are plenty of other important factors when designing and building a home, of course, but if the kitchen isn’t right, everything else will fall flat. If you are planning on working with a custom home builder to develop your dream home, plenty of time should be spent thinking about how the kitchen is going to come together.

 

When you want to start talking with a Greensboro home builder about an upcoming project that you have in mind, Don Mills should be your first choice. Thanks to many years of experience and a long list of satisfied clients, you can be sure that your experience is going to be a good one.

 

Understand the Triangle

The concept of a “Golden Triangle” is fundamental to kitchen design. This idea focuses on the reality that there are three areas you are going to need to access most often in a kitchen – the sink, the fridge/pantry, and the cooktop/oven. If all of those components are lined up along a wall, you’d be walking back and forth throughout any cooking session. If, instead, you can arrange them in somewhat of a triangle so you can reach all three within just a step or two, the experience of cooking will be immediately improved.

 

Of course, the realities of the space you have available will dictate how tightly you can stick to this concept. If you are currently designing a home from scratch, make sure the kitchen is oriented in such a way that a classic triangle can be achieved.

 

Never Too Much Counter Space

If there is one thing you’ll never regret adding to your kitchen, it’s more counter space. The ability to spread out all of your appliances and ingredients on the counter as you work is a wonderful luxury. When in doubt, go with a little extra counter in your design and you will be happy with that choice for many years to come.

 

An Open Concept

Depending on the type of meal you are preparing, it’s entirely possible to spend many hours in the kitchen. That may be something you love doing, but you probably don’t want to be alone the whole time. Instead, you’d like to be able to share that time with others, especially if you have guests. Go with an open layout adjacent to your kitchen so you are always engaged in the conversation.

 

Include Plenty of Light

Not only is there a lot of work to do in a kitchen to prepare delicious meals, but much of that work is done with sharp tools in hand. Therefore, strong lighting is a necessity in any good kitchen design. You’ll want some overall light that spreads throughout the space along with some direct lighting that shines down on your work surface.

 

Whether you are an avid home chef or just want a comfortable space to prepare basic meals, the kitchen in your house should live up to your expectations. Custom homes are great because you can choose everything down to the smallest details, including the layout and finishes of the kitchen. Reach out to Don Mills today to learn more about how to bring your vision to life!